Which Penal Code section relates to lewd or lascivious acts (not necessarily with a child under 14)?

Which Penal Code section relates to lewd or lascivious acts (not necessarily with a child under 14)?

• A. PC 288
• B. PC 273a
• C. PC 647.6
• D. VC 22450

Answer: (C)

The important idea here is how age affects which Penal Code section applies to lewd or lascivious acts. Penal Code 288 is the classic statute for lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14. But if the victim could be older than 13 (for example, a 14–17-year-old), 288 doesn’t fit because the child isn’t under 14. Penal Code 647.6 covers annoying or molesting a child under 18, which includes older minors. So for lewd or lascivious acts against a minor who isn’t strictly under 14, this statute is the appropriate one. The other options don’t address lewd conduct with a minor: 273a deals with child abuse or neglect, 22450 is a traffic violation, and 288 specifically targets a child under 14.

The important idea here is how age affects which Penal Code section applies to lewd or lascivious acts. Penal Code 288 is the classic statute for lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14. But if the victim could be older than 13 (for example, a 14–17-year-old), 288 doesn’t fit because the child isn’t under 14. Penal Code 647.6 covers annoying or molesting a child under 18, which includes older minors. So for lewd or lascivious acts against a minor who isn’t strictly under 14, this statute is the appropriate one. The other options don’t address lewd conduct with a minor: 273a deals with child abuse or neglect, 22450 is a traffic violation, and 288 specifically targets a child under 14.